GCSE Physical Education FOR TEACHING FROM SEPTEMBER 2016

Why Are There Changes? To bring GCSE and A level PE syllabuses in line with each other Ensure that there is more continuity between GCSE and A level Make the ‘jump’ from GCSE to A level easier

Course Overview Theory Practical Coursework 60% 30% 10%

Theory Overview Course Component Content Assessment Value Component 1 Fitness & Body Systems Applied anatomy and physiology Movement analysis Physical training 1 hour 45 minutes Written Paper consisting of multiple choice, short answer & extended answer questions 90 marks 36% of overall grade Component 2 Health & Performance Health, fitness and well-being Sport psychology Socio-cultural influenes 1 hour 15 minutes 70 marks 24% of overall grade

Component 1 – Fitness & Body Systems Applied Anatomy & Physiology Structure and functions of the musculo-skeletal system Structure and functions of the cardio-respiratory system Anaerobic and aerobic exercise Short and long term effects of exercise Physical Training Relationship between health and fitness and the role that exercise play in both Components of fitness, suitability for sport and how fitness is measured and improved Principles of training and applying them to a personal exercise/training programme How to optimise training and prevent injury Effective use of warm up and cool down Movement Analysis Lever systems, examples of their use in activity and the mechanical advantage they provide in movement Planes and areas of movement Use of Data How data are collected – both qualitative and quantitative Present data (including tables and graphs) Analyse and evaluate data

Component 2 – Health & Performance Sports Psychology Classification of skills (basic/complex; open/closed) The use of goal setting and SMART targets to improve and/or optimise performance Guidance and feedback on performance Mental preparation for performance Socio-Cultural Influences Engagement patterns of different social groups in physical activity and sport Commercialisation of physical activity and sport Ethical and socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport Health, Fitness & Well-Being Physical, emotional and social health, fitness and well-being The consequences of a sedentary lifestyle Energy use, diet, nutrition and hydration Socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sort Use of Data Demonstrate an understanding of how data are collected – both qualitative and quantitative Present data (including tables and graphs) Analyse and evaluate data

Component 3 - Practical Performance Course Component Content Assessment Value Component 3 Practical Performance Skills during individual activities Skills during team activities 90 marks 30% of overall grade Students will be required to: Perform in three different physical activities in the role of player/performer Demonstrate their skills in isolation/unopposed situations and demonstrate their skills in a formal/competitive situation while under pressure

Approved Activities List Team Activities Individual Activities Association Football Badminton Baskeball Hurling & Camogie Cricket Dance Gaelic Football Handball Hockey Lacrosse Netball Rowing Rugby League Rugby Union Squash Table Tennis Tennis Volleyball Blind Cricket Goal Ball Powerchair football (and wheelchair football) Table Cricket Wheelchair Basketball Wheelchair Rugby Amateur Boxing Athletics – Field Events Athletics – Track Events Canoeing Cycling Diving Golf Gymnastics Equestrian Kayaking Rock Climbing Sculling Skiing Snowboarding Swimming Trampolining Boccia Polybat

Component 4 – Personal Exercise Programme Course Component Content Assessment Value Component 4 Personal Exercise Programme Analysis of proposed PEP Carrying out & monitoring the PEP Evaluation of the PEP 20 marks 10% of overall grade Performance Analysis Students develop knowledge and understanding of: The principles of training, relevant methods of training and use of data in order to analyse and evaluate their PEP The PEP will cover a 6-8 week period, and can relate to any one physical activity of their choice from the activities list